COOKIE POLICY
Effective Date: July 13, 2017
At Elena Grish Art Studio, we believe in transparency — just like the vibrant contrasts in our paintings. That’s why we explain clearly how and why we use cookies when you browse www.elenaabstractart.com.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help remember your preferences, make the site function properly, measure traffic, and provide you with relevant content. They’re not chocolate chip — they won’t make you gain weight, but it’s worth knowing what’s inside.
2. What types of cookies do we use and why?
Type of Cookie Provider Duration Purpose
Technical / NecessaryFirst-partySessionEnable navigation and basic features of the online store (e.g., adding paintings to the cart).
Preferences First-party1 yearRemember your language and display settings, so your next visit flows as smoothly as an acrylic brushstroke.
Analytics Google Analytics2 yearsCollect anonymous data on how you interact with the Website to help us improve your artistic experience.
Marketing / AdvertisingMeta (Facebook Pixel)90 daysMeasure the effectiveness of our campaigns and show you ads aligned with your color preferences.
Social Media Pinterest, InstagramSessionLet you share our artworks and inspo boards without leaving the site.
Note: We may integrate other third-party services that install their own cookies. If that happens, this section will be updated promptly.
3. Legal basis for processing
We rely on legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) for technical cookies. For analytics and marketing cookies, we request your explicit consent through the initial configuration banner (Art. 6.1.a GDPR)
4. Who is the data controller?
Owner: Elena Gonzalez Ruiz (Grish) ID (NIF): ES: 45746880H] Address: Torre de la Malmuerta, 14001 Cordoba, Spain.
Email: elenagrishart@gmail.com
5. How to give, revoke or manage your consent?
When the banner appears, you can:
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Accept all cookies and let inspiration flow.
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Reject non-essential cookies and keep browsing.
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Configure your preferences in detail.
You can modify your choice at any time via the “Manage Cookies” button in the footer, or by deleting cookies directly from your browser:
Manual deactivation:
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Chrome: Settings ➜ Privacy and security ➜ Cookies and other site data
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Safari: Preferences ➜ Privacy ➜ Manage website data
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Firefox: Options ➜ Privacy & Security ➜ Cookies and Site Data
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Edge: Settings ➜ Cookies and site permissions
6. International transfers.
Some providers (e.g., Google LLC, Meta Platforms Inc.) are located outside the European Economic Area. We ensure appropriate safeguards by using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
7. Retention period.
We retain data for the period indicated in the table above, or until you revoke your consent.
8. Your rights
You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction, and portability by emailing elenagrishart@gmail.com with the subject “Data Protection”. If you're not satisfied, you have the right to file a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (www.aepd.es).
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We will update this policy if we introduce new cookies or legal changes. You’ll be informed via a banner or prominent notice.